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Sharing this latest warning from #TEDI Network, of which The Loop is a member. PMMA has been detected in pills sold as MDMA across 7 European countries. Our UK drug checking and testing continues to monitor substances of concern here. More: tedinetwork.org/warnings @drugscience.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This Saturday, we are drug checking in #Camden How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Want to better understand chemsex, sexualised drug use and associated harms? Join a training informed by frontline experience across drug use, sexual health and harm reduction, with practical support for people working where sex and drug use intersect. ➡️https://tinyurl.com/yc4e7zr6

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This Thursday, we are drug checking in #Ealing How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Watch Prof Fiona Measham, founder of The Loop, in her recent full BBC Breakfast interview on synthetic opioids, drug adulteration and emerging risks in the UK drug market. @fmeasham.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Loop welcomes the next step for drug checking in Scotland, with Glasgow’s first service due to open on 5 October. We look forward to working with colleagues in Glasgow and Wales as the UK drug checking network continues to grow.

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We joined BDP’s The Drop at Bristol Freshers Week, speaking with students about drug checking and harm reduction. Our Bristol service is back Sat 26 Sept, 12–8pm, last surrender 7pm. wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On Saturday, we are drug checking in #Bristol How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Founder Prof Fiona Measham joined BBC Breakfast this morning, calling for greater access to drug checking, post-mortem testing and naloxone in response to growing concerns around synthetic opioids in the UK drug market. Watch from 1:26:45: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @fmeasham.bsky.social

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Breakfast - 20/09/2026

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join The Loop on 23 Sept for training exploring rapidly evolving drug trends in depth, including current UK and international drug market data, effects, risks and harm reduction approaches. Book via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/4c6xh7vu

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On Saturday, we are drug checking in #Hackney. How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Love this! Thank you to the Rave Safe OAPs for printing & distributing @theloopuk.bsky.social materials @boomtownfair.bsky.social without us even knowing! ♾️💜♾️

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What’s changing in the UK drug market in 2026? Join The Loop online on 15 Sept for evidence on current trends, price & purity, published drug checking findings, novel synthetic opioids, high-strength MDMA and more. Book via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yvprn5ze @dsdp.ca @deppjournal.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Important alert from Trimbos Institute: a two-colour Trump ecstasy pill containing a life-threatening amount of PMMA has been identified in the Netherlands. Please see the alert below for details and harm reduction information.

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our testing throughout 2026 continues to show minimal evidence of adulteration across the UK MDMA market, including pills and crystal. Lower adulteration does not mean lower risk: strength can still vary considerably. #GoSlowStayLow ⬇️ @lostvillage.bsky.social @harmreductionintl.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are at Lost Village! Our chemists are prioritising substances of concern from medics, helping provide timely information about emerging drug market trends and inform harm reduction responses during the festival. @lostvillage.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Great to see Rave Safe OAPs handing out Loop drug harm reduction infographic flyers at Boomtown 2026! Get the full res files on our website: wearetheloop.org/posters-info...

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Loop will be at Boomtown 2026! Find us by Safer Spaces, Pepperpot Market for anonymous, non-judgemental harm reduction info. Thu 10:30: Prof @fmeasham.bsky.social at Reel News. Fri 11:30: Drug Testing & Safety at The Observatory. See our researchers? Say hi + take our Festival Survey ∞

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

On Saturday we are drug checking in #Hackney. How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Two new harm reduction infographics are now available from The Loop: MDMA Pill Update – 2026 and Crush. Dab. Wait. Download, share and print both from our Harm Reduction Information page: wearetheloop.org/posters-info... @boomtownfestival.bsky.social @harmreductionintl.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New online training dates are now available from The Loop. Our sessions draw on our expertise in drug checking, harm reduction and emerging drug market trends, combining current evidence with practical knowledge. Explore the full programme: tinyurl.com/yvprn5ze

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Loop is launching a new publicly accessible drug checking service in Ealing. From Thursday 6 August, the service will take place at RISE Southall on the first Thursday of every month, from 2pm to 9pm. The last time to surrender a substance is 8pm. @changegrowlive.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Happy 10th birthday to #drugchecking in the UK! Drug checking has grown from 1 festival field to 4 Home Office-licensed city drug checking services by @theloopuk.bsky.social & more opening this year. Thank you to all supporters, staff, stakeholders & especially The Loop’s amazing volunteers. ♾️💜♾️

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Thank you to @whatareyou0n.bsky.social for a lovely piece reflecting on the 1st drug checking service in the UK which launched 10 years ago this week. Interviews with the people who were there including @steverolles.bsky.social, Henry Fisher & Freddie Fellowes. What a weekend! ♾️💜♾️

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ten years after The Loop delivered the UK’s first drug checking service, David Hillier looks back at the people, negotiations and years of work behind that moment and the journey that followed. Read Checkmate: tinyurl.com/yj383p9r @whatareyou0n.bsky.social @fmeasham.bsky.social

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Ten years ago today, The Loop introduced drug checking in the UK, at Secret Garden Party and Kendal Calling festivals.

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Camden How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Drug checking in Bristol this weekend: drop-off at No 11 Brunswick Square - the pink door - with results at the Unitarian Hall, over the road. Open 12–8pm. Last drop-off: 7pm. Results are usually ready in around an hour. More info: wearetheloop.org #Bristol #HarmReduction

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On Saturday we are drug checking in #Bristol How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Clear, practical harm reduction messaging is a public health intervention. As festival season continues, The Loop is sharing its Crush. Dab. Wait. advice on MDMA crystal. THREAD

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

On Saturday, we are drug checking in #Hackney How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Last week, The Loop welcomed Stoftest Danmark (stoftest.org) for shared learning around drug checking and harm reduction. International collaboration helps build safer, more informed communities and strengthen access to drug checking for everyone who needs it. #DrugChecking #HarmReduction

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thank you to Alison Bell @somersetccc.bsky.social for supporting #drugchecking. The more DPHs who support this, the quicker we can achieve universal access to drug checking services across the UK & the quicker we can tackle drug-related death rates. #drugchecking can be the canary in the coalmine 🔔

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It is heartening to hear Directors of Public Health step forward to support #DrugChecking like this. Drug checking is a pragmatic harm reduction response to contaminated drug markets and drug-related deaths across the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @fmeasham.bsky.social #JustSayKnow #TimeToTest

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Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches in Somerset cause alarm

The incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thank you for your ongoing support. ♾️💜♾️

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Proud to announce that @theloopuk.bsky.social has started 2 regular drug checking services in London, with a 3rd opening soon! Free, non judgmental #harmreduction advice from dedicated professionals. Read @whatareyou0n.bsky.social’s article here:- whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...

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Inside the Loop's London Launch

An A–K of the capital’s new drug checking service

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Hackney How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Drug checking in Camden. 12pm - 7pm, Saturday 4th April at CGL King's Studio, 43-45 King's Terrace, Camden, London. Drug Checking, Harm Reduction, Accurate Information.

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WHAT ARE YOU ON | David Hillier @whatareyou0n.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

You can now get your drugs checked in LDN. We took a proper look at @theloopuk.bsky.social new services, with CEO Katy Porter. If you’re thinking of heading down (or curious how they made it happen) have a read. Next service is this Saturday in Camden. whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...

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Inside the Loop's London Launch

An A–K of the capital’s new drug-checking service

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today is #InternationalDrugCheckingDay Our free & confidential service is for all. Our next drug checking dates are: - 4th April in Camden - 18th April in Hackney - 25th April in Bristol Find out more, including where to go on our website: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

Our next drug checking dates are:
- 4th April in Camden
- 18th April in Hackney
- 25th April in Bristol

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

On Saturday we are drug checking in Bristol. How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking

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